Assistant Principal Lawyer

Essential Employment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider in Greater London is seeking a Principal Lawyer to manage and develop the Planning & Regeneration team. The role includes supervising a team, handling a complex caseload involving planning agreements and regeneration projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in strategic legal advice and team management. This position is full-time and temporary, offering pay of £34.92 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and developing legal teams.
• Ability to supervise and mentor legal professionals.
• Knowledge of planning agreements, highways law, and regeneration projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Lawyer in managing the Planning & Regeneration team.
• Handle a complex caseload including planning matters.
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior officers.

Job description

Principal Lawyer needed in South West London Paying £34.92 per hr ref 013324

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

• Support the Principal Lawyer in managing and developing the Planning & Regeneration team.
• Supervise and mentor a team of 4–5 legal professionals.
• Handle a reduced but complex caseload, including planning agreements, highways law, regeneration projects, and compulsory purchase matters.
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior officers, committees, and elected members.
• Deputise for the Principal Lawyer when required.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV [e-mail] the reference number.

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